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NL08 XXD

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,125 mi
Last recorded90,125 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 XXD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 90,125 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 88,133 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 86,308 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 83,181 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 77,893 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 77,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 69,171 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 65,620 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 64,391 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 64,385 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 62,629 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 58,205 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to wear bars

Fail 15 Jan 2018 58,203 miles

Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way binding (3.7.C.2)

both rear tyres wearing close to wear bars

offside front brake pads appear low

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 16 Jan 2017 46,228 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 45,381 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 42,418 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 42,403 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 39,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 35,969 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 33,602 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 33,602 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 29,036 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 24,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 24,843 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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NL08 XXD is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 69,215 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL08 XXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NL08 XXD registered?

NL08 XXD is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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